North Ridgeville police urge vigilance amid rash of home burglaries

Wednesday night, the Clear Creek Drive and Cambridge Drive area was burglarized. Police tell 19 Action News the suspect is cutting screens to gain entry through unlocked or open windows and then stealing purses or other easily grabbed items.

The crimes are happening between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.

Police are urging neighborhood vigilance, and say to call the cops if you see a suspicious person in the area. Lock windows, doors and set an alarm if you have one.

Homestead Vineyards off of Jaycox Road has also been hit in the daytime.

Police are not yet sure if the same suspect is responsible for the home burglaries.